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INCOMPARABLE CONTRIBUTION OF TRIBALS IN THE LIFE STRUGGLE OF MAHARANA PRATAP
The Business Guardian
|May 29, 2025
Maharana Pratap's struggle for freedom was deeply supported by Bhil tribals; who fought bravely, guided guerrilla warfare, and shared a unique bond of respect and loyalty.
There have been many brave warriors in the history of India, but there are some names who became immortal not just on the strength of the sword, but by making a place in the hearts of the people. Veer Shiromani Maharana Pratap is one of them.
The life struggle of Maharana Pratap is a symbol of self-respect and independence. The tribals of Mewar and Vagad region have played an important role in the life struggle of Maharana Pratap and the Battle of Haldighati. Especially when they were fighting the Mughals, the Bhil tribals not only actively supported them in the Battle of Haldighati but also gave shelter to Maharana Pratap and his family.
He also guided them in discovering the secrets of the most difficult routes in the forests, especially the rare routes in the Aravalli Hills and helped them in implementing the guerrilla warfare method.
Maharana Pratap spent most of his life in difficult forests, hills and caves, which was very close to the tribal life. He also spent his last days among the Bhil tribals in Chavand of Salumber district of Udaipur division of southern Rajasthan. Because of this, even today the tribal society feels connected to him.
Maharana Pratap not only considered the Bhil community as his trusted ally, but also always considered his exclusive companion. He gave a respectable place to Bhil soldiers and their Bhil chief Poonja Bhil in his army and gave him the title of Rana Poonja, which gave social pride to the tribal society.
When Maharana Pratap decided to confront the Mughal Empire, he had limited resources but he had the support of the Bhil tribe as a strong determination and real strength. History is witness that from the battle of Haldighati to fighting hiding in the forests, the Bhil tribals stood firmly with him on every front.
This story is from the May 29, 2025 edition of The Business Guardian.
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